Google Play Awards 2024 Winners Revealed

Google just unveiled its top picks for the best apps, games, and books of 2024, and the list is full of both anticipated and surprising winners. Dive in to discover who took home the coveted Google Play Awards 2024.

Who Got Their A-Game Right?

The title of Best Game of the Year was awarded to AFK Journey, a fantasy RPG developed by Farlight and Lilith Games. This game's expansive world, epic battles, and stunning artwork were key factors in its victory. It's interesting to note that an idle game, where much of the action happens away from the keyboard, took home this prestigious award. Google's emphasis on the game's exploration and visuals certainly played a role in this decision.

Clash of Clans by Supercell clinched the Best Multi-Device Game of the Year. Its expansion to PCs and Chromebooks, allowing players to engage in village raids, army building, and clan domination across multiple devices, was a major factor in its win.

Other notable winners include Squad Busters by Supercell, which won the Best Multiplayer Game award, and Eggy Party by NetEase Games, which took the Best Pick Up & Play award due to its easy accessibility.

In a surprising turn of events, Solo Leveling: Arise won the Best Story award. While I personally find the game enjoyable, I wasn't expecting it to win for its narrative. It seems, however, that the broader player community felt differently, making this one of the more unexpected outcomes of the Google Play Awards 2024.

Yes, Your Grace, developed by Brave at Night and published by Noodlecake on Android, secured the Best Indie title. Originally released on PC in 2020, its mobile launch this year has been met with acclaim, solidifying its status as a standout RPG.

Honkai: Star Rail continued its success by winning the Best Ongoing award, thanks to its regular updates and extensive content. Tab Time World by Kids at Play won in the Best for Families category, while Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance was the winner for Play Pass subscribers. Finally, Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures took the award for Google Play Games on PC.

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